Joseph Emmor Bush

March 12, 2013

Monday at the Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Damascus. He was born June 12, 1920 in Salem, the son of the late George E. and Florence (Ritchie) Bush.

Mr. Bush, who was baptized April 20, 1938, was a long time member of the First Christian Church and served in many positions in his early years. He graduated from Salem High School class of 1938 and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Joe retired as the owner of Penn Shoe Repair Shop.

Joe was a former member of I.O.O.F. Lodge in Damascus and was active in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Salem and Damascus. He was a long time blood donor and a 50+year member of Sevakeen Country Club.